Quick Install - Windows

IC-CAP can be installed on a computer running Windows by downloading the IC-CAP install file from Keysight EEsof EDA website.

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Obtain IC-CAP License File

IC-CAP requires a license to run. You can either apply for an Evaluation or a Purchased license. Once the license request is approved, a license file (with .lic extension) is sent as an email attachment. Save this file on your computer at C:\Program Files\Keysight\EEsof_License_Tools\bin\licenses.

Supported Platforms

For details on Supported Platforms, refer to the Supported Platforms section.

System Requirements

The following are Keysight recommended configurations:

Supported Instrument Interfaces

If you are using IC-CAP with an NI or Keysight GPIB interface, install the interface and its driver according to the instructions provided with the interface.

1. This is a discontinued product.
2. Typically, LAN has some impact on speed; therefore, it could be slower than a card.

3. Keysight IO Libraries can substitute for the NI-488.2M drivers.

   For the latest information, refer to this manual on our website at: http://www.keysight.com/find/eesof-docs.

TAMS Inc. will no longer be operating after March 2016, so IC-CAP will no longer support these interfaces. They have worked in the past and we have no reason to think they cannot work, but Keysight will have no resources available to resolve issues that might arise.

For information on how to configure driver for GPIB interface, refer to the   Configuring the Driver for the GPIB Interface section.

Download IC-CAP Installer

Click http://www.keysight.com/find/eesof-iccap-latest-downloads to download the installer.

Install IC-CAP

To install IC-CAP, you must have system administrator privileges. Run the downloaded installer and follow the guided tour to complete the installation.

IC-CAP License Setup

At the end of installation, the License Setup Wizard starts automatically after detecting that you do not have a valid license to start IC-CAP. If you choose to skip the license setup, you can complete the process later by clicking Start > Programs > IC-CAP <release_number> > IC-CAP Tools > IC-CAP <release_number> License Manager.

The License Manager has been introduced in the product releases starting October 2012. It is one-stop shop for all licensing tools.

Node-locked License

To setup a counted license, select the Add or replace a license file option and follow the guided tour to complete the license setup process. In case of a USB dongle, attach the dongle to the USB port and invoke the License Manager to complete the setup process.

You must have system administrator privileges to setup node-locked licenses (Only) on Windows Vista and Windows 7 machines.

Floating License

To setup a floating license, select the Add or replace a network license server option and follow the guided tour to complete the license setup process. Consult your license administrator for the network path of the license server.

Launch IC-CAP

To run IC-CAP, go to the Start menu and choose Programs > IC-CAP <release_number> > IC-CAP <release_number> .

See Also

  Detailed Windows Installation

  Setting Up Licenses on Windows